Chamber Chat: Aug. 18

Three join chamber

The Corning Chamber of Commerce welcomes new members: Jack in the Box, 3098 Highway 99W, phone 824-5090; Brainy Dog, (dog training), 3525-B Rawson Road, phone (530) 566-1966; and I Am Happy Project, P.O. Box 1271, Corning, phone (415) 377-6590.

Special evening held

August 12, approximately 45 guests attended the monthly chamber get-together at Hometown Café, and as expected, the restaurant had a wonderful spread of delicious food and desserts.

The chocolate fountain was a big hit and owners, Lynn Rebbing and Bonnie Webster went all out to make sure no one went hungry.

Two lucky guests had their business cards drawn and received gift certificates to Hometown Café.

The chamber wants to thank Lynn and Bonnie for a wonderful evening.

Next month's Corning in the Evening will be hosted by Trinity Healthcare Associates at 5:30 p.m. Sept. 9, at 145 Solano St.

Olives here and there

At 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 26, the Olive Festival Mixer will be sponsored by Bell Carter Olive Company in their break room.

The Olive Festival T-shirts are in, and extras can still be purchased at chamber for $15. They come in two colors this year, olive and black.

Olive Festival Parade entries, vendor forms and bed race entries should be in by Friday. Entry forms can be picked up at the chamber office. We also have beds to borrow if you do not have your own bed for the races.

The parade entry fee is $10 and the theme this year is "Where No Olive Has Gone Before."

Olive Cook-off recipe forms can also be obtained at the chamber office. They must be in by Monday for a chance to be judged. The grand prize for the best recipe is $200 and will be judged at 1 p.m. Aug. 28, in Woodson City Park. There is no entry fee.

The Dutch Oven Cook-off will also be judged at 1 p.m. Aug. 28. To enter the Dutch Oven Cook-Off, contact Don Mason at dmason50@att.net, or call 527-1027.

Cash awards will be for the following:  First place for Main Dish, Bread and Dessert will receive $50 and a plaque.

This should be a fun Dutch Oven Cook-off and a chance to sharpen ones culinary skills. Beginning Dutch Oven cooks are invited. Also, 4-H, Boy Scouts and junior groups are invited to cook, but an adult must accompany this division. 

Celebrating Tehama way

The Tehama County Museum will be holding its 29th Annual Jubilee from 8 a.m. — 6 p.m.  Sept. 12, on the museum grounds, 275 "C" St. in Tehama.

There will be live music, great food, crafts, a new museum exhibit, antique appraisals and a variety of activities.

To volunteer, obtain additional information or to discuss raffle item donation, contact Linda Middlebrough at (530) 200-4071 or email her at tcmuse@tehama.net.

Information submitted by Valanne Cardenas, manager of the Corning Chamber of Commerce. Contact her at 824-5550 or corningchamber@sbcglobal.net.